Jessica Phillips leads Ulta Beauty’s heightened focus on brand development as well as continuing to develop the company’s strategic platforms of Conscious Beauty and BIPOC brand growth. She also has responsibility in Ulta Beauty’s new venture, leading the company’s merchant team in international expansion into Mexico. Prior to Ulta Beauty, Phillips spent 20+ years in various merchandising roles at Sephora, Target, and Best Buy, and sales and marketing positions with EMI Music in Los Angeles. Phillips has a B.A. from the University of Minnesota, Morris and an M.B.A. from the University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management. She is also a Regent Emeritus of the University of Minnesota (1995-2001) and former board member of both the Carlson School Alumni Board and UMAA Board.